Stray Kids, LE SSERAFIM, and NewJeans have each claimed the top spot in the 5th week of December's national charts on Hanteo, showcasing their global appeal and continued dominance in the music industry.

On January 5, KST, Hanteo announced the top 30 of the 5th week of December's country-specific charts for the United States, Japan, and China. The charting period, covering December 25 to December 31, 2023, saw Stray Kids topping the US section, LE SSERAFIM leading in Japan, and NewJeans reigning in China.

Each country's chart is a comprehensive list derived from Hanteo's extensive data collection and real-time analysis of global K-pop data, encompassing album sales, digital streaming, and social portal data. These charts, published every Friday, reflect K-pop artists' global influence and reach.

In the US sector, Stray Kids' '樂-STAR' claimed the top position with an overall score of 8609.46, marking their continued success and global popularity. They were followed by ATEEZ's 'THE WORLD EP.FIN: WILL' and ENHYPEN's 'ORANGE BLOOD' in second and third place, respectively. Notably, Stray Kids had previously maintained the number-one spot for three consecutive weeks from late November to early December 2023.

In Japan, LE SSERAFIM's 'Perfect Night' achieved first place with an impressive score of 11488.07. This chart also saw strong performances from BTS members' solo tracks, with Jimin's 'Closer Than This' and Jungkook's 'Seven (feat. Latto)' securing the second and third positions, demonstrating the enduring popularity of BTS even during their hiatus.

Meanwhile, in China, NewJeans' 'Ditto – 250 Remix' dominated the charts with a score of 23421.05, followed by V's 'Love Me Again' and BabyMonster's 'BATTER UP', highlighting the diverse and ever-changing landscape of K-pop in the Chinese market.

The achievements of Stray Kids and LE SSERAFIM reclaiming their chart-topping positions have drawn significant attention, with anticipation building for the 2024 results of Hanteo's country-specific charts among the global fandom.

For more detailed information on each album's chart performance and sales figures, fans can check the mobile 'Whose Fan' app or visit the Hanteo Chart website.